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Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Safely Storing Your Work

When you’re not displaying or selling your
artwork, it can be tempting to leave it out of sight and out of mind while you
devote your time to creating new art. But a little preparation before you store
artwork can save a lot of damage and regret later on. Here are a few tips from
Showroom Manager Lindsey Harrison.

Framed Artwork: Before
packing framed art away, wipe down the frame with a microfiber cloth and clean
the glazing before to keep dust and debris from settling in the framing
treatment. To protect the integrity of the frame and prevent the corners from
separating add cardboard corners over the edges.If you’re storing artwork that doesn’t have glazing, such as a canvas, use
a sheet of glassine to cover the front of the canvas and then wrap using
glassine paper.Then, wrap a soft
covering, like a blanket or bubble wrap, around the entire frame and secure it
with packing tape. Next, pad the front and back of the artwork using pieces of
acid-free material, such as Foamcore, taped together. For added protection
against water or moisture, place the wrapped artwork in a plastic bag. We recommend
that each piece be wrapped individually. But if you’re short on storage space
and need to wrap two frames of the same size together, make sure you place them
face to face to prevent scratches.

Unframed Artwork: Never roll
up unframed artwork, as it may cause creases in the paper and can crack the
paint on original paintings. Instead, carefully wrap it in acid-free tissue
paper or glassine. As with the framed artwork, you can create an added layer of
water resistance by placing the artwork in poly bags. Position the wrapped artwork between two pieces of an
acid-free sturdy material slightly larger than the artwork itself, such as foam
core or mat board, and secure it with tape to help keep it flat.

Long-term Storage: If you’ll be
storing your wrapped artwork for an extended period of time here are a few more
things to consider.

Climate Control - An
important factor in storing your artwork is the temperature and humidity of the
storage location. Sudden climate changes can cause expansion or contraction of
the framing materials or canvas, which could lead to warping. Fluctuations can
also cause fading, yellowing, and peeling or cracking of paint. High humidity
can also encourage mold growth.

Avoid attics and basements – Never
store your artwork and paintings in either of these places because you don’t
always have control over the temperature and humidity, and the damp or dry
conditions are likely to damage your artwork.

Avoid concrete floors or walls – Never lay your art pieces and paintings on concrete floors
or walls. They could absorb moisture from the concrete.

13 comments:

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